RN STAFF 2 (Med/Surg - PT - NIGHTS)

American Advanced Management; Stockton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada is seeking a qualified registered nurse to provide nursing care and leadership to patients and their families. The ideal candidate must possess a valid nursing license, significant clinical experience, and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient care, along with participation in safety programs. Experience in critical care and telemetry is preferred. This position requires adherence to union regulations and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Education required to qualify for license as a registered nurse.
• Clinical experience must enable passing required clinical competencies.
• Minimum 1-year critical care/telemetry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Provide effective leadership and direction to the nursing care team.
• Participate in the Respiratory Protection Program as needed.

Skills

Clinical competencies

Cardiac care

Telemetry monitoring

Leadership skills

Education

B.S.N. preferred

Current California Registered Nurse License

Current BLS Certification

Current ACLS Certification

NIHSS Certification

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients and their families in a safe environment. Functions as a Competent nurse (Benner, Novice to Expert Nursing Theory) within the competency checklist of the assigned unit. Accountable for effective leadership and direction to the nursing care team ensuring patients' comfort, safety and personal care. Must be able to perform jobs in all patient care and operational areas subject to reasonable accommodations, and be able to employ all mandatory safety devices and procedures. Must participate in the Respiratory Protection Program, which may include wearing a respirator that requires a clean-shaven face.

This is a union position

Qualifications

Education:
Education required to qualify for license as a registered nurse. B.S.N. preferred.

Experience:
Clinical experience must enable the applicant to pass required clinical competencies, including demonstrating EKG rhythms by exam, within probationary period.

Unit Specific Experience (Preferred But Not Required):
To qualify as an RN II, must have 6 months acute care experience within the last two years.

Unit Specific:
Cardiac Cath Lab: experience preferred but not required; will train. Minimum 1-year critical care/telemetry experience required.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Current California Registered Nurse License
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association (AHA)
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through AHA
• Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification required

Unit Specific:
Surgery & Emergency Department: Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certificate through AHA required